Band 7 Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Specialist/Paramedic Specialist
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclusive of HCAS pro rata
PermanentPart time
A Vacancy at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. Community Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)/Clinical Paramedic Specialist (CPS) (North Camden) Band 7 (30 hours/week) – Based at the Royal Free Hospital site A band 7 post has become available. This opportunity will prove invaluable experience for those looking to develop their career in palliative care in North Camden community. The Royal Free Community Palliative Care Team has a proven track record of providing innovative, personalised care to patients coping with advanced, progressive disease both within the community setting. Our team works 9-5pm Monday to Sunday and the focus is on providing person and family centred care for those with complex and specialist palliative care needs at the end of life and in long term conditions. We work in close collaboration and consultation with primary health care teams, and other palliative and end of life providers. This is an exciting time to work in palliative care in the North Central London area. We have a strong team and pride ourselves on collaborative working between the acute, community and hospice providers. The candidate will contribute to the continued service development and education programmes. We will provide a supportive environment in which to develop your skills as an advance practitioner. You should be creative, enthusiastic and motivated with: • Broad and extensive experience of working with acutely unwell patients and terminally ill adults post registration • Excellent interpersonal skills • The ability to work autonomously and as a team member • Hold a first degree and relevant post registration qualifications The CNS/CPS contributes to the provision of specialist palliative care in the North Camden community for patients facing life-limiting illnesses (within the remit of the multi- disciplinary team) accepting patient referrals to agreed criteria and managing their own caseload with the support of the Lead Nurse and Consultant Nurse. They will provide advice, education and support to patients, their carers and other health and social care professionals. They will contribute to the development and smooth running of the service. The post holder will work to agreed professional, departmental and Trust boundaries as required to provide patient centred seamless care and will take part in the 7 day / week service to both community and hospital patients. The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests. Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top. For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on working at The Royal Free London. This advert closes on Sunday 13 Sep 2026
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Health Care Assistant | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust - Stanmore, Brockley Hill
£30,630 - £32,346 Per Annum Including HCAS
PermanentFull time
The London Spinal Cord Injury Centre is a 30-bedded Unit that provides person focused care within a multi-professional team for patients with spinal cord injury. This process is from the early stages of rehabilitation and preparing for reintegration into the community. We are looking for Health Care Assistants with previous clinical experience, who are passionate about the importance of rehabilitation nursing to join our diverse nursing team.This is a full time post of 37.5 hours per week, for shift work including a mixture of early, late, long day and night shifts. We are looking for innovative and inspirational individuals to join our team in the provision of high quality care to the rehabilitation of patients. You will be a part of an enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking team who participate in the Stanmore Safe Accreditation Ward initiative, continually striving and working on enhancing our patients care delivery. A flexible approach, good sense of humour and the ability to prioritise workloads is a must. Must have care certificate and provide evidence of this at interview, please be aware that you will be required to complete a maths and English assessment on the day of interview. Sponsorship for this post is offered by the Trust. Please be aware that there will be a cap on applications and once limit reached you will not be able to apply. To work within the nursing team delivering patient care under supervision from a registered nurse. Assist in the provision of care to patients, supporting and being supervised by a registered nurse. Assist patients with all activities of daily living. Assists qualified staff by undertaking personal care duties for patients. Reports patient’s condition to qualified staff. Perform further duties of that of a Healthcare Support Worker pertinent to the ward, this will include; helping with washing of patients, disposing of bodily fluids and waste, bowel management, correct manual handling techniques including hoisting of patients, assisting patients with their dietary needs, escort patients to other areas of the hospital or external hospitals, recording clinical observations and reporting to the registered nurse. Must be willing to learn about respiratory care. Full range of manual and clerical duties. Will be required to maintain the orderliness, hygiene and safety of the ward/departmental environment. Must have obtained the care certificate and have either GCSE Maths and English or functional skills/relevant equivalent certificate RNOH Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust (RNOH) is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and a global leader in our field. We provide a dynamic working environment where we support frontline staff to implement improvements so that we can realise our vision of being a world leading neuro-musculoskeletal hospital providing the best patient care and staff experience in the NHS, delivering world leading research, and offering a strong foundation of education, training and career progression. Our dedicated staff come from diverse backgrounds, and our patients benefit from the wide range of experience they bring to the trust. RNOH brings unrivalled expertise together in one place allowing us to deliver some of the world’s most complex and innovative care to our patients. RNOH is rated good by the CQC and covers two sites, one in central London and one in Stanmore - which has recently opened The Stanmore Building, a new, state-of-the-art inpatient facility. For more information, please access the following link:https://www.rnoh.nhs.uk/ Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family/visitors/carers including when patient/client has physical impairment, mental health condition or learning disabilities. Must have care certificate and provide evidence of this at interview, please be aware that you will be required to complete a maths and English assessment on the day of interview. Respond appropriately to queries, take phone messages, and pass on written and verbal information to patients. Provide basic information to patients, family/visitors/carers and colleagues Aware of the importance of accurate documentation and contribute to reports of patients’ activity and progress Accept constructive feedback Give constructive feedback to colleagues Participate in discussions about patient care and ward/departmental development, including handover and team meetings Maintain patient confidentiality Maintain professional boundaries and working relationships with patients and colleagues Understand own level of responsibility and accountability in relation to trained staff Identify own learning needs and produce a personal development plan in conjunction with the ward sister/charge nurse Participate in annual staff appraisal, staff development and in-service training activities in line with the Knowledge and Skills Framework Attend Trust/local orientation programmes, mandatory training sessions and annual updates Take part in reflection and appropriate learning from practice, in order to maintain and develop competence and performance Assist in maintaining a clean environment that is conducive to safe practice Report any issues at work that may put health, safety and security at risk Summon immediate help for any emergency and take appropriate action to contain it Understand the principles and practice of Infection Control as per trust policy Work within own personal/professional limitations and seek help of others to maintain safe practice. Identify potential risks for all staff, patients and visitors and assist with relevant incident reporting procedures Clean patient equipment as required Handle and dispose of all body fluids in accordance with trust policy Undertake administrative and clerical tasks associated with patient care to facilitate the smooth running of the ward/department Maintain adequate levels of stock, equipment and materials and facilitate the efficient, effective use of resources; report when availability falls below an acceptable standard or level Pass on constructive views and ideas for improving services to ward sister/charge nurse Ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the patient and their family/visitors/carers Aware of and maintains required standard of care Ensure that patient areas are kept clean and tidy Comply with Trust/local policies and procedures•Carry out duties and responsibilities with regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity policy Recognise the importance of people’s rights and act in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures Act in ways that acknowledge and recognise peoples’ expressed beliefs, preferences and choices; respecting diversity and valuing people as individuals Take account of own behaviour and its effect on others Maintain and improve the patient’s mobility using appropriate equipment and handling techniques Assist the patient to be as comfortable as possible, i.e., help with moving and positioning the patient using appropriate equipment Assist with checking pain levels and requesting pain relieving medication on patient’s behalf Involve the patient in shared decision-making and obtain their consent before undertaking nursing procedures Prepare appropriately for the activity to be undertaken Support and encourage the patient to meet their own health and wellbeing needs Undertake care activities to meet individuals’ health and wellbeing needs, once competence demonstrated: Work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team, helping nursing, midwifery and other clinical staff in routine work associated with patient care Support qualified nurses in the implementation of programmes of care within the limits of the Healthcare Assistant’s knowledge and competence Provide comfort, reassurance, and support to patients and/or their carers if anxious or distressed Providing care for the deceased patient Assist with essential patient care, e.g., making beds, sorting clean linen, distributing menu cards, helping patients to complete menu cards, ensuring patient areas are kept clean and tidy etc. Assist patients to become as independent as possible by giving the appropriate level of support as delegated and under supervision Maintain patients’ personal and oral hygiene, e.g. help with dressing / undressing, giving bed baths Help patients to move and assist with pressure area care / awareness of SSKIN bundle Documents patient care, which is witnessed and countersigned by registered staff (note: Patients with oxygen can only have 3L or less in progress for an HCA escort) Chaperone patients Have a basic understanding of special dietary needs and implications for the patient’s condition Ensure adequate hydration and nutritional intake – including feeding patients Record accurately intake and output, e.g., food and fluid charts, informing registered staff where deficit is observed Record routine observations as designated by the nurse in charge (following training and having been assessed as competent, e.g. TPR and BP, urinalysis, ECG, blood glucose monitoring) Assist patients to access and use appropriate toilet facilities, ensuring privacy and dignity are maintained. Support patients to maintain continence Alert trained staff promptly of changes in the patient’s condition or any possible risks Carry out training of clinical procedure as required under supervision and where service requires: Complete and record routine vital signs as delegated by registered staff Completion of simple wound dressings, cannula, and catheter removal Perform bowel management for patients by inserting suppositories, performing manual evacuation and record and report outcomes to a registered nurse. Alert registered staff promptly of changes in the patient’s condition or any potential risks Perform hoisting and transferring safely of a patient from; bed – chair – commode. Apply brace and splints as necessary. Have knowledge and perform appropriate management of Autonomic Dysreflexia, Chocking, Emergency Turning, Orthostatic Hypotention, Vaso-vagal attack. Perform passive limb exercises for patients, EG. Upper and lower limb stretches. Perform tracheal suction for patients who require domiciliary ventilation under the supervision of registered nurses. Care of patient exhibiting aggressive behaviour. Demonstrates work and supervises new starters Able to use IT (Information Technology) at a basic level to input and retrieve information Competence in appropriate use of electronic patient records following training The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder. You will be expected to actively participate in annual appraisals and set objectives in conjunction with your manager. Performance will be monitored against set objectives. Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults At Risk The Trust recognises its duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults. Staff must at all times treat patients with dignity and respect protecting, young people and adults at risk from abuse and neglect. Employees have a responsibility to ensure that prompt and appropriate action is taken when concerns have been made about a child, young person or adults at risk. Employees should be aware of their responsibilities as detailed in the Local Safeguarding Children Procedures and Safeguarding Adults at Risk Policy. The Trust will assist you by providing mandatory training, support and advice. Safeguarding children and adults is everyone’s business The post holder will be expected to behave in a way that is actively anti-racist, anti-discriminatory and facilitate equality and equity at all times within their role. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer.If you have a Disability(including conditions that affect your mobility, senses, mental health, neurodivergence or long-term health)andrequire support to make the workplace accessible, we will make reasonable adjustments to support you. Therefore, we encourage you todeclare your disability, identify what support you needand we will make the workplace accessible to your needs. We are an organisation that supports flexible working and are able consider and offer a range of flexible working practices. Depending upon the nature of your role, this can include hybrid home working, part-time roles and job shares. IT Skills All staff are required to demonstrate a level of IT literacy skills appropriate to their job, as the use of IT is fundamental in delivering good quality efficient health care. Effort and Environment The following information has been designed to assist the recording of the effort and environment factors required for Agenda for Change. Mental Frequent periods of concentration. Ability to manage interruptions. Emotional May occasionally deal with sensitive issues, and/or support staff who may be upset or in distress. This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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Critical Care Outreach Practitioner | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton
£55,524 - £62,652 Per Annum
PermanentFull time
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is the largest comprehensive Cancer Centre in Europe and leader in the field of cancer care with successful record of innovation in nursing care, pioneering new treatments and development of anti-cancer drugs. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our proactive Critical Care Outreach Team for a 1.0 WTE substantive post based in Sutton. We are seeking an enthusiastic experienced and highly motivated critical care nurse who will work with the team to support us in the delivery of a high-quality 24-hour service across both Chelsea and Sutton sites. You will work collaboratively to provide acute oncology care to at risk or deteriorating cancer patients. You will be expected to work with ward and critical care clinicians and demonstrate excellent clinical skills and evidenced based decision making. You will carry out advanced assessment and care of deteriorating patients leading to early intervention and treatment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously is essential. You will be part of the Resuscitation team/Hospital@Night and would be required as an ALS provider to lead rescue interventions and facilitate transfers to and from critical care. You will work a mixture of days and nights as well as weekends within the team. Please note that this position will not attract a work permit or visa and so only applications from individuals already free to work in the UK without restrictions will be considered. To be an active member of the Critical Care Outreach Team assessing and treating the acutely deteriorating patient, or to initiate treatments to prevent a patient from deteriorating and requiring admission to the Critical Care Unit (CCU). The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification • To work in collaboration with the CCU, Medical/Surgical teams and the CSP to assess and treat the acutely deteriorating patient. • To perform individual clinical assessment of patients condition utilising advanced clinical assessment skills. • To utilise advanced nursing skills such as arterial puncture, venepuncture and cannulation to further assess and treat the acutely deteriorating patient. • To prescribe specific medications when required either as a patient group directive or as a non-medical prescriber. • To be skilled in the accurate making up of and administration of complex intravenous medications. • To lead/advise on proactive interventions for the acutely deteriorating cancer patient. • To initiate and coordinate the care of Level 2 patients being cared for in the inpatient or outpatient environment, or those stepped down from CCU. This advert closes on Tuesday 1 Sep 2026
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Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse , Critical Care Outreach (PERRT@QS)
University College London Hospital - London
£47,951 - £56,863 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse, Patient Emergency Response and Resuscitation Team @ Queen Square (PERRT@QS) PERRT@QS (formerly known as the Critical Care Outreach Team at NHNN) is affiliated with the Patient Emergency Response and Resuscitation Team (PERRT) within the wider UCLH Trust; it is a multi-disciplinary team of experienced critical care practitioners that assist in the care of patients who are acutely unwell or who are deteriorating. This is achieved by supporting, educating and working with ward staff and the multidisciplinary team; optimising the quality and appropriateness of critically ill patients' treatment, care and experience. The team also provides a trust-wide resuscitation service providing a clinical response to cardiac arrest calls and deteriorating patients, contributing to the delivery of specialised resuscitation training and risk management to a variety of acute and specialist hospitals sites in the centre of London. In conjunction with the band 7s and 8a in PERRT@QS, the Deputy Charge Nurse / Sister will assist in the development of the PERRT@QS (and wider PERRT) service and patient safety by: • Working at an enhanced level / towards an advanced level across the Four Pillars of Advanced Practice. • Provision of an expert critical care nursing response to deteriorating and at-risk patients outside of Critical Care 24 hour per day, 7 days per week. • Supporting patients who step down from Critical Care to the wards. • Supporting of initiatives to improve recognition and response to deteriorating and at-risk patients. • Assisting in delivering training programmes in emergency response and resuscitation practices to clinical staff of all grades and specialities. • Responding as a clinical member of the emergency response / resuscitation teams and whilst attending clinical emergency calls across the Trust, providing expertise to the cardiac arrest team to ensure evidenced based practice is provided and where necessary provide leadership to ensure the best patient outcome. • Ensuring all clinical areas have access to resuscitation equipment (appropriate to area) and consumables across the Trust. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites: • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. • Contributing to service development through clinical expertise, leadership, education, audit and quality improvement contributing to key Trust objectives and supporting national and international patient safety and quality agendas. • Reducing risk and improve patient safety. Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* *UCLH top trust to work at in England- In the most recentNHS staff surveyUCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit:Flexible working. To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit:Why Choose UCLH? This advert closes on Wednesday 9 Sep 2026
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Care Navigator | Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust - Westminster
£34,186 - £37,389 Per annum incl. HCAS
PermanentFull time
Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs? We are looking for a Care Navigator to join our dynamic and diverse community mental health team, to deliver high quality care. The North Westminster Adult Community Mental Health Hub (CMHH) serves the diverse population of Westminster, who have secondary mental health needs. The post holder will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with a full multidisciplinary team including medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals. The CMHH is a trauma-informed service and operate an intervention-focused model. To provide referral management to and from the North Westminster and QPP Mental Health Hubs including but not exclusive of signposting for talking therapies. To provide allocated patients with telephone and written signposting to services available in the community –based on detailed knowledge of the relevant access arrangements, eligibility criteria, service content of both statutory and voluntary sector services. To develop a knowledge of services and information on local community services. To maintain this knowledge through web search, initiative and other available resources. To enable the impact of the service to be assessed and to inform the improvement of other local services by keeping electronic records of all referrals/interventions and contributing o achievement of team Key Performance Indicators. Along with the fully established benefits such as Monthly supervision; Annual personal development plans/appraisals; Support and guidance with Revalidation; Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies. We are also able to offer access to a full range of internal and external training opportunities across our services. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are a priority for us in CNWL we expect staff to be culturally competent, reflective and open to culturally diverse CPD opportunities. The service is supportive of staff development and the post holder will have access to regular training opportunities and regular supervision. Please note:This vacancy doesnotmeet the criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship, unless you meet the criteria by temporary exemption from current changes to immigration rules put in force on 22/07/2025. “Separate provisions are applied to workers who have been sponsored and continuously held a Skilled Worker visa since prior to 04/04/2024." As such, if you don’t meet the Transitional Provision (above) we are unable to consider your application unless you can provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the United Kingdom. If you believe you are eligible for sponsorship or already hold a valid right to work in the UK, please ensure you provide full details of your immigration status in thePre-Screening Immigrationsection of your application form. Please noterole eligibility also depends on whether the role meets the salary threshold for the relevant occupational code (SOC CODE). For further info please visit:Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification on this advert for further info. Main responsibilities • Reviewing and processing referrals received from GP Practices and other sources including those to be subsequently triaged and assessed by mental health practitioners • Actively call patients with a view to assisting them through the process and making their onward appointments into community or secondary care service providers. • Ensure sufficient phone cover is available for all services and also monitor service inboxes during core office hours, responding to any queries professionally providing helpful information • Maintain record of all activities carried out, i.e. outbound calls, calls received, archiving any received correspondence. • Provide clinical and non-clinical information in appropriate chronological templates to other services • Actively answer telephone calls to Mental Health Hub and deal with queries in a sensitive and timely way liaising with clinical or managerial staff as is appropriate. • Provide administrative support to the Mental Health Hub Team. • Ensure any messages/voicemails are dealt with appropriately and in a timely way. • Monitor and action tasks within SystmOne • Provide support with crosschecks and service reports in the absence of the Team Administrator Manager • Open and distribute any incoming mail or faxes as appropriate. • Any other administrative tasks as required. This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026
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Transfer of Care Hub Administrator | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - Hackney London
£34,186 - £37,389 pro rata
ContractPart time
The Transfer of Care Hub (ToCH) is based at Homerton Hospital, based within the Integrated Independence Team( IIT) and facilitates discharges across City and Hackney as well as surrounding areas. It is staffed by Homerton Healthcare staff and London Borough of Hackney (LBH). The purpose of the job role is to support the Transfer of Care Hub with Administration duties, being an integral part of the Hub. **The advert may close early subject to a high number of applications.** Together with the team of Clinical Co-ordinators, manage patient information referred into the ToCH. To provide first point of contact assistance/advice for referrers, health professionals and service users Liaising with primary, secondary, health and social care providers, to facilitate service users into appropriate discharge pathway. Assess client’s referral discharge information, ensuring any inappropriate referral is rerouted to the correct pathway or missing information is gathered To update all electronic systems in conjunction with ToCH Clinical Co-ordinators including referral email account, spreadsheets and Rio/EPR systems. To assist with the production and analysis of data to produce reports supporting relevant KPIs and targets To work with other teams, departments or local authority to facilitate timely, appropriate and seamless discharge from hospital into the chosen discharge setting. Promote independence for service users, enabling them to live in the least restrictive environment whilst ensuring they receive the necessary care and treatment Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond. We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times. We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly. Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits. Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list. Together with the team of Clinical Co-ordinators, manage patient information referred into the ToCH. To provide first point of contact assistance/advice for referrers, health professionals and service users Liaising with primary, secondary, health and social care providers, to facilitate service users into appropriate discharge pathway. Assess client’s referral discharge information, ensuring any inappropriate referral is rerouted to the correct pathway or missing information is gathered To update all electronic systems in conjunction with ToCH Clinical Co-ordinators including referral email account, spreadsheets and Rio/EPR systems. To assist with the production and analysis of data to produce reports supporting relevant KPIs and targets. To work with other teams, departments or local authority to facilitate timely, appropriate and seamless discharge from hospital into the chosen discharge setting. Promote independence for service users, enabling them to live in the least restrictive environment whilst ensuring they receive the necessary care and treatment Initially process all new referrals, evaluate and decide on appropriate pathways, gaining any missing information. Ensure all referrals required for discharge have been acted upon and will be in situ in time for discharge. Ensure that all incoming cases are dealt with efficiently and that service user’s needs are assessed in line with statutory timescales To maintain patient records in accordance with local and national information governance requirements Identify and report issues surrounding safeguarding adults to line manager, complying with the organisation’s framework Facilitate and attend multi-disciplinary meetings and/or case conferences to provide relevant information as part of the case-management process To maintain an up to date working knowledge of legislation, statutory frameworks and codes of practice relevant to the work of the department. This knowledge to be applied to ensure the work of the department is carried out in accord with required practice This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Programme Manager Planned Care Team | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£88,250 - £100,355 Per annum inc
PermanentFull time
Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Trust is entering an exciting new era on our improvement and transformation journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviors are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. The Programme Manager will take a leading role in delivering programmes within the Planned Care Team portfolio under Group Operations. These will vary over time but will support the Trust’s objectives including faster access to elective care, improving clinical productivity and better patient experience. Initially, the post holder will support outpatient improvement with a focus on the creation of a modern and digitally enabled service that improves access, efficiency, and patient experience. Interview date :15th October 2026 Working with minimal supervision and within a matrix management structure postholders will work closely with clinical and operational colleagues at hospitals and within group support services. The Programme Manager will be responsible for appropriate governance, communications and stakeholder engagement for their programme of work. Travel across hospital sites within the Barts Health Group will be necessary. If you have experience of leading change programmes in a large, complex organisation we would like to hear from you. Candidates will have leadership skills, the ability to work flexibly and to tight timescales across multiple teams at Hospitals and Group. Travel to different hospital sites within the Barts Health Group and to other partner providers will be necessary. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band. We are happy to consider applications from those seeking flexible and part time roles. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. For further information please contact Sara Davenport, Programme Director Planned Care sara.davenport4@nhs.net This advert closes on Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Divisional PA - Unplanned Care | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Hillingdon Hospital - Uxbridge
£36,943 - £44,900 per annum (incl. of HCAA)
PermanentFull time
This is a great time to join The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Divisional PA. To provide efficient Personal Assistant and Administrative secretarial support service to members of the Division of Unplanned Care. They will have responsibility for ensuring that all administrative processes are efficient and effective and enable the team and the Trust to meet high standards of performance. Proficient in diary management, minute taking and highly organised, the post holder will handle highly confidential and sometimes very contentious and sensitive information of a personal and financial nature and will therefore be relied upon to observe and comply with specific and implied confidentiality rules and policies when dealing with this data. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust’s services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Health Care Assistant Apprenticeship | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust - Sutton
£30,142 Per Annum
ApprenticeshipFull time
Bud Flanagan East Ward is a 16 bedded unit caring for patients with Leukaemia, Myeloma and Lymphoma throughout their treatment pathway. On the ward, we undertake a variety of bone marrow transplants including sibling, unrelated and cord donors. Our partner ward, Bud Flanagan West, cares mainly for patients undergoing autologous transplants and also manages our Ambulatory Inpatient Service. The unit offers a pleasant environment for patients ensuring their comfort needs are met in a relaxed setting. We are committed to providing the highest quality care and maintain consistently high standards in a professional and friendly atmosphere. In return for your commitment, we can provide flexible working patterns to help maintain your work/life balance. We are dedicated to supporting all staff and do so by providing individualised professional development opportunities and excellent staff support facilitation. Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date due to a high volume of applications. Group interviews are planned to commence on 22 September 2026 but are subject to change. Please note: Although the application form states that a personal statement is required, candidates will be shortlisted based on their responses to the application questions. Therefore, you may put NA for the personal statement section. The Apprentice Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) will work under the supervision of registered nurses and the shift co-ordinator to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients, with a particular focus on those receiving cancer treatment. This role is designed to support learning and development, providing structured training through the Care Certificate and Level 2 Apprenticeship programme, while contributing to the safe and effective running of the clinical area. As an integral member of the nursing team, the apprentice will: 1.1 Provide safe, respectful and efficient nursing care in line with agreed care plans. 1.2 Develop an understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the various treatment pathways. 1.3 Contribute to maintaining an efficient, safe, clean and supportive environment for patients, carers and colleagues. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. For further information please refer to the Job Description & Person Specification: • Work towards completion of the Care Certificate standards. • Monitor and record patients’ vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) under direct supervision and report abnormal results and concerns to nursing staff. • Accurately measure and record height and weight. • Undertake delegated clinical tasks relevant to the area (e.g., ECGs, urinalysis, MRSA screening, documentation in digital health records) once competency has been achieved and approved. • Assist patients with nutrition, including menu completion and feeding support, in collaboration with ward hosts/hostesses. • Apply infection prevention and control practices, attending all mandatory training and be willing to challenge others poor practice where necessary. • Escort patients and their belongings between wards/departments. • Collect medications from pharmacy and blood products from the laboratory (following training and assessment. Meets all government criteria for apprenticeship funding, including appropriate visa status, required period of UK residency, and no prior learning or experience at a level that would prevent funding approval. This advert closes on Friday 25 Sep 2026
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Health Care Assistant | Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust
Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust - Stanmore
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum
PermanentFull time
We take genuine pride in our friendly approach in Pre Assessment treating our patients with respect and honesty – a philosophy that is reflected in the outstanding level of care we deliver to our patients every day. The successful candidate will be responsible for co-ordinating the administrative, physical and psychological care of patients attending clinics for assessment. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare assistant to join our team. This post will play a crucial role in ensuring quality and safe care is maintained, whilst moving forward to meet the evolving needs of the service and population we serve. The main duties of the role are to ensure that the patient receivesa high standard of care in the department You will need: Excellent communication skills Good practical skills and organisational ability An understanding of the pivotal role Pre Assessment has in the inpatient pathway Good IT skills Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team At the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH), we are committed to achieving the best staff experience in the NHS. In the 2023 NHS Staff Survey, we proudly: • Scored above the national average for the People Promises: "We are recognised and rewarded," "We are always learning," "We work flexibly," "We are a team," and for staff engagement. • Ranked 1 among all Trusts in North and Central London for all People Promises and themes. • Ranked 1 among all Acute Specialist Trusts for "We work flexibly." At RNOH, we’re committed to being actively anti-discriminatory and actively inclusive. We recognise our brilliant people do brilliant work, and we offer rewarding careers, no matter what their background. We continue to strive to break down barriers to be the Trust where people come together because what they do matters, makes a difference and where they can thrive. Joining our organisation means enjoying a wide range of staff benefits, including: • 24/7 access to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme. • A Rewards & Recognition platform, offering opportunities to thank colleagues, send gifts, and access exclusive discounts. • A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Hub, providing a space to relax and recharge away from the work environment. • Salary sacrifice schemes for transport (season ticket loans, car and bike), electrical goods, and childcare At RNOH, we are more than a workplace—we are committed to patients, to excellence and the wellbeing of our staff. Undertake assessment of identified patients through the triaging process ensuring fitness to proceed to surgery. Responsible for taking and recording basic observations on EPIC To provide assistance to medical and nursing staff as and when required To take an active part in Pre Assessment meetings and discussions Phlebotomy This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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